TEN music production companies were awarded RM500,000 from the Irama Perpaduan Digital Content Fund 2023 to make patriotic songs of various genres in conjunction with National Day and Malaysia Day.

The grants under the Communications and Digital Ministry were channelled through Kumpulan MyCreative Ventures, with each company receiving RM50,000.

“In line with the theme of the National Day and Malaysia Day celebration this year, ‘Malaysia Madani: Tekad Perpaduan Penuhi Harapan’, this grant is hoped to inject a spirit of unity and love for the country, especially among youth, in addition to boosting the country’s music industry,” said MyCreative Ventures in a statement today.

The statement said 53 applications were received for Irama Perpaduan.

The grant recipients were Faithmen Holdings Sdn Bhd, which composed the song Lagu Suara Moden Malaysia, Daqmie Music Factory (Dirgahayu Negaraku); Kaban Music Production Sdn Bhd (Lagu Patriotik Hari Malaysia); Itos Cottage Music (Aku Kibarkan Panji); Shoreline Resources (Kita Kekal); S.Nazri Kausar Production (Malaysiaku Gemilang-Apiz Paschya); Mosaic Music Events with Dennis (The Glory); Little Forte Music (Malaysia Madani – Tanah Airku); Red Velvet Music (War Cry) and RR Entertainment (Irama Perpaduan Malaysia Madani). – Bernama, August 23, 2023.